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FG55 ZGP

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,488 mi
Last recorded122,488 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ZGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 122,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 108,198 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge's

Fail 3 Dec 2013 108,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge's

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre depth getting low on outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2012 94,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre depth getting low on outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2011 81,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2009 55,608 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn low on tread edges

engine undertray fitted

middle row centre seat not fitted at test

Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,608 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn low on tread edges

engine undertray fitted

middle row centre seat not fitted at test

Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

undertray fitted

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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FG55 ZGP is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 76,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG55 ZGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG55 ZGP registered?

FG55 ZGP is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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